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Currently drive 2003 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2.0 HDI diesel. Have had it from new and done 107k. Like: Reliability, quirky French utilitarian character, load space, thrifty 90BHP motor and sliding...
My parents are intending to replace their 2002 Ford Focus with something larger and more comfortable. A high driving position is preferred but not essential and it is likely that the car will be run into...
My husband and I have a Mazda MX5, but are expecting our first baby in a couple of months. We will need to keep the MX5 so my husband can get to work, but need a suitable second hand car for when the baby...
I'm in the market for a second hand car, an 09 or 10 model. Which should I go for - a 1.8YDCI Mondeo or a 2.0 CDTI Insignia Exclusive? I do around 550 miles a week - which would be the most fuel efficient...
We are a newly married couple. We have two cars at the moment (Audi A3 1.6 2001 and a Golf 2.0 TDI 2004) and are looking to trade in both for an estate car. We need a big boot as we love camping and...
I currently drive an Audi A6 Saloon 2.0 TDI 54 reg (December). Would like either an Audi A6 Avant or an Jaguar XF. My main priorities are quality of ride and economy. From September I will be travelling...
I purchased a C4 Grand Picasso second hand from Citroen Coventry in Jan 2011 with 12 months warranty. It had a suspension error on the ECU and the garage have had it in to try and fix it along with some...
We have the opportunity of buying two different 2012 61 plate 1.25 metallic black Fiestas, against which we are part exchanging a 2002 Renault Scenic 1.8 Dynamique that has done 67k miles but is in very...
I am looking to buy a used SUV around the 2-3 year old mark. I have narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 2WD or the Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 Diesel. Which is the best vehicle in your opinion in terms...
I wish to buy a second hand folding roof 4 seater automatic car. I was attracted to the Volkswagen Eos but your comments on it put me off. I would like heated front seats. It will be used mainly for short...